VIJAY KUMAR

Senior Piping Engineer with 12.6+ years of experience in oil & gas, refinery, and process industry projects under EPC, EPCM, and PMC environments. Expertise in piping fabrication, erection, hydrotesting, test pack preparation, mechanical completion, and commissioning support. Strong exposure to ASME B31.3, MOC, contractor billing, material reconciliation, QA/QC, and HSE compliance, delivering projects safely within schedule and budget.

• Executed piping fabrication, erection, and installation activities as per approved isometrics, GA drawings, and P&IDs.
• Managed pipe spool, structure, and valve installation, ensuring correct orientation, flow direction, and system integrity.
• Coordinated work-front availability with civil and structural teams to avoid delays.
• Ensured compliance with ASME B31.3, project specifications, and engineering standards.
• Planned fabrication and erection activities based on material availability and site readiness.
• Conducted hydrostatic and pneumatic testing at design pressures as per approved procedures.
• Prepared and maintained test packs, loop folders, and mechanical completion dossiers.
• Defined system limits on P&ID and piping isometric drawings for testing and commissioning.
• Performed line checks, punch list preparation, and punch item closure post-hydrotest.
• Supported pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for safe system handover.
• Reviewed project specifications, P&IDs, isometrics, and drawings to ensure execution readiness.
• Raised and resolved Technical Queries (TQ/TQR) and handled field changes effectively.
• Coordinated mechanical clearances, RFIs, and inspections with QA/QC and client teams.
• Ensured welding coordination, weld joint identification, spool marking, and documentation.
• Maintained as-built drawings, material reconciliation, and compliance records.
• Prepared BOQ, MTO, and material reconciliation reports to support procurement and cost control.
• Verified and certified contractor invoices based on physical site progress.
• Optimized manpower utilization to improve productivity and reduce execution costs.
• Executed MOC and revamp projects with minimal impact on operations.
• Conducted daily toolbox talks and ensured adherence to HSE and quality requirements.
• Coordinated with clients, vendors, and contractors to align schedules and deliverables.